CE NTE R FOR G R ADUATE STU DI ES
MSIS
Master of Science in Information Systems
MASTERING THE POWER OF INFORMATION
Graduate Studies at Hawai‘i Pacific University
H
awai‘i Pacific University provides students with the most up-to-date knowledge available to meet the challenges of this changing world. Here, students find a dynamic, creative environment both in class and out, where their program integrates theory and practice, and talented faculty bring their expertise and professional backgrounds into the classroom. Our relevant programs, balance of theory and practice, individual attention, experienced faculty, and Pacific Rim location make HPU the ideal choice for motivated students and professionals.
L
A Great Place to Live, Learn, and Work
iving and learning in Hawai‘i is an unforgettable experience. Honolulu is a major hub of activity for business, education, government, military affairs, health services, politics, and commerce. These resources provide students with a variety of opportunities to conduct research, network with professionals, and experience on-the-job training through an internship or practicum. In fact, life on the HPU campus owes much of its ambience to the Honolulu community. With a population of 750,000, Honolulu is a large and modern city, but still retains all the small town advantages. Hawai‘i Pacific University’s location provides easy access to the social and cultural excitement of the waterfront, the solitude of the Ko‘olau Mountains, and the beauty and fun of Hawai‘i’s beaches.
h t t p : / / w w w. h p u . e d u / m s i s
The Master of Science in Information Systems Features • Full-time or parttime study • Online classes • Day, evening or weekend options • Flexible scheduling • Experiential learning • Multiple start dates • Downtown Honolulu and military base locations
The Master of Science in Information Systems degree is offered completely online. Visit www.hpu.edu/online for more information
Accelerate Your Degree
Accelerate your degree program by capitalizing on the many terms available throughout the year. Flexibility is key–work with committed graduate advisors to set your own pace as you progress through the curriculum.
The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) is HPU’s response to the heightened need for secure, reliable, and timely information. It is a program designed to create a generation of problem solvers and decision makers who are experts in information, technology, systems design, and strategic planning. Students in the program study and become sensitive to the role of information systems for gaining competitive advantage in an expanding global marketplace. Students are asked to comprehensively identify information- related problems, discuss possible solutions to problems, evaluate all of their options, then solve the problem in a manner consistent with methods used in the IS discipline.
Technology Tools For Teaching • Access to online periodical databases in information systems • State-of-the-art Frear Technology Center • Web-enhanced classes • Wireless services on campus • High-tech classroom facilities
The MSIS program uses an approach that integrates key ideas from information technology, systems management, and decision science. Through this integrated approach, students develop the skills to create modern systems that significantly improve organizations. MSIS graduates become project managers, system creators, strategic planners and innovative leaders.
h t t p : / / w w w. h p u . e d u / m s i s
Students from a variety of academic backgrounds are attracted to the Master of Science in Information Systems degree program. Students without technical, scientific, and analytical fields will be advised to complete the following leveling courses:
The Master of Science in Information Systems (M.S.I.S.) (36 Credits • 12 Courses)
Graduation Capstone Option A - 3 Credits + one (1) elective Option B - 6 Credits
• CSCI 3201 Information Management using Spreadsheets and Databases • IS 5050 Modern Programming Fundamentals • IS 5060 Software Engineering Tools • IS 5070 Introduction to Hardware and Data Communications • MATH 1123 Statistics
Elective or Concentration IS 6700 – Technology Strategy IS 6000 – Contemporary Issues in Information Systems
Non-native speakers of English who did not attend a U.S. university, must take MGMT 6100. • MGMT 6100
Research Methods and Writing
Elective or Concentration
IS 7100 – Graduate Project Proposal and IS 7200 – Graduate Research Project or IS 7000 – Systems Integration
Elective or Concentration
Elective or Concentration
IS 6100 – Information Systems Management IS 6020 – Modern Methods in Project Management
Option A - 15 Credits Option B - 12 Credits
Elective or Concentration
Core Courses 18 Credits
IS 6130 – Telecommunications
IS 6065 – Enterprise Information Management
The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)requires a minimum of 36 semester credits (12 courses) of graduate work. In addition to offering a general MSIS degree, students have the option to earn concentrations in:
• Decision Science • Knowledge Management • Software Engineering • Telecommunications Security Advanced problem-solving skills (e.g. business analysis, process reengineering, systems correctness and performance) are emphasized throughout a program that includes: object-oriented analysis, comparative methods in software engineering, telecommunications, project management, clientserver architectures, strategic planning, and database theories. Students can individualize their program with elective courses such as knowledge management, telecommunications security, data warehousing or electronic commerce, among others. h t t p : / / w w w. h p u . e d u / m s i s
MSIS Core Course Descriptions CORE COURSES IS 6000 Contemporary Issues in the Information Systems Profession A course designed for entering IS graduate students. The course acquaints students with the theories of current and historical importance; introduces or reinforces the tenets of the scientific method; introduces the faculty, previews key concept areas being taught in the program; discusses research designs and methods appropriate to the MSIS program; and introduces students to the hardware, software, and communications skills to be used throughout the program of studies. Pre-requisites: Graduate standing. (Strongly recommended that students take IS6000 in their first semester)
IS 6020 Modern Methods in Project Management “Information is the lifeblood of a modern corporation. Good decisions can’t be made unless good information is present in a form that helps senior management make value of that raw material. We spend a lot of time talking about how systems architectures really should complement organizational structures. We spend a lot of time talking about the importance of strategic thinking and managerial effectiveness, the degree to which that really depends on information and information systems. Organizations are constantly looking for ways to become more productive, more profitable, more effective. I like to think that what we are really working on in our program is helping people learn to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate situations and make sound decisions.� Dr. Gordon Jones Professor of Information Systems and Computer Science
A course that combines the study of traditional project management topics with modern methods of software support. Students study the planning, scheduling, operational management, and evaluation phases of project management. Particular emphasis is placed on detecting and accomodating discrepancies between planned and actual task accomplishment. The course intends that students become proficient in the use of project management software to support PERT, Critical Path Analysis, and Resource Management. Pre-requisites: Graduate standing.
IS 6065 Enterprise Information Management A classical course in database theory that comprehensively covers alternative methods for design, implementation, and management of database systems. The course especially focuses on the decision-making process with regards to analyzing needs, and capabilities while minimizing potential problems. Students investigate historical and contemporary thinking concerning data, database design, administration of database assets, and management of the database process. Pre-requisites: IS 5050 and IS 5060. Graduate standing.
IS 6100 Information Systems Management The course covers several broad areas: key IS and IT systems concepts; aligning technology strategy with business strategy; strategic management models; commonly used metrics for evaluating the performance, feasibility, and financial value of existing and emerging IS and IT solutions; professional, legal, and ethical issues as they relate to information technology. Pre-requisites: CSCI 3201. Graduate standing.
IS 6130 Telecommunications A course in the technical and management aspects of modern telecommunications systems. Topics include: communications fundamentals; data and multimedia communications hardware and software; design and management of communications facilities and systems; comparative telecommunications standards and architectures, and migration strategies from existing to new systems. Pre-requisites: IS 5070. Graduate standing.
IS 6700 Technology Strategy A capstone course designed to extend student knowledge regarding the processes of strategy formulation and policy evaluation. Students research and compare strategic initiatives based upon the timely application of information technology. Students also create and evaluate policies and procedures written for enterprise critical information systems. Pre-requisites: IS 6100 or IS 6230. Graduate standing
Concentration/Elective Course Descriptions DECISION SCIENCE (DS) CONCENTRATION IS 6010 Applied Research Methods IS 6010 is a course in applied research methods. Its principal objective is to help students deepen their understanding of research analysis techniques and become proficient users and consumers of modern statistical analysis procedures. Participants in this course will learn to apply the scientific method to investigations of research problems arising from observations of social problems and organization-based phenomena. Students will study acceptable methods for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and testing data; and for communicating findings in a professional research environment. Pre-requisites: IS 6000 or PSOC 6005
IS 6241 Decision Support & Expert Systems The structure, functions, capabilities, and limitations of decision support systems (DSS) are covered. Development tools and techniques for constructing DSS are investigated. The focus of this course is on intelligent DSS. Topics include, decision support system architecture, decision theory, modeling and simulation, rule-based expert systems, and intelligent systems. Pre-requisites: Graduate Standing
h t t p : / / w w w. h p u . e d u / m s i s
Concentration/Elective Course Descriptions Cutting-Edge Curriculum • A blend of scientific, analytic, creative, and innovative applications of information technologies. • An emphasis on strategic planning. • A focus on the evaluation of systems for alignment with corporate objectives. • Feasibility studies and comparative analysis of alternative system architectures. • An emphasis on building a communication bridge between the technical and management functions of organizations.
DECISION SCIENCE (DS) CONCENTRATION (continued) IS 6360 Data Warehousing/Data Mining A course that comprehensively covers methods for the design, implementation, and management of data warehousing/mining systems. The course focuses on building large data repositories and constructing effective processes for the production of extract data subsets from the repository. Topics include: storage architectures; data cleansing; applications of data warehousing; and assessing the value of data warehousing. Hands-on coursework includes data warehouse design and administration and management of the data warehousing process. Pre-requisites: Graduate standing. IS 6065.
IS 6600 Human-Machine Interface Human-Machine Interface/Usability Issues examines ergonomic design and its relationship to safety, reliability and ease of use for humans working in complex technical environments. Topics include human factors research, cognition and perception, maintainability, systems enhancement, anthropometry, mockups and human-computer interface design. Students apply methodologies and software tools for designing and evaluating humancomputer systems with the goal of developing a user-centered approach to designing interfaces. Pre-requisites: IS 6100. Graduate standing.
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT (KM) CONCENTRATION IS 6230 Knowledge Management The course provides an awareness of current theories and best practices associated with Knowledge Management (KM). Using a seminar approach, IS 6230 will ask students to become expert in the areas of: identifying and valuing knowledge assets, properly managing intellectual capital, choosing and evaluating KM information architectures, and developing appropriate KM strategies for complex organizations. Pre-requisites: Graduate Standing.
IS 6220 Advanced Project Management The course provides students with a functional knowledge of managing multiple dependent projects. Key areas of focus include risk management and project procurement procedures in a project portfolio setting. Risk processes to be studied include management planning, identification, analysis, response planning, and monitoring and control. Procurement processes include procurement planning, solicitation planning, solicitation, source selection, contract administration, and contract closeout. Pre-requisites: IS 6000, IS 6020, and Graduate Standing.
PSOC 6440 Organizational Change and Development Flexibility The MSIS degree is also offered in a flexible format particularly designed for part-time students or busy working professionals. The program allows students to switch between fulland part-time study, attend evening, day, weekend or online classes, and arrange a convenient payment plan. Students can design a customized sequencing of core courses and electives and take up to seven years to complete the program.
PSOC 6440 is the foundation for all MA/OC and Professional Certificate in OCD courses. Students first learn the basic nature of human culture and organizational change. Then the practice of OCD is studied within larger holistic and comparative contexts for global and local change. Discussions and assignments are designed to assist the student in differentiating between change and adaptation. Change and development initiatives in governments, communities, and corporations are discussed. Pre-requisites: Graduate standing.
PSOC 6442 Culture & Intervention Strategies PSOC 6442 includes discussions and assignments intended to develop a working understanding of the influence of culture in various human organizations. Culture is presented as the fundamental knowledge we use to create adaptive solutions for human problems. National, corporate, community, and group organizations are fundamental expressions of culturally influenced world views and values. Frameworks for observing, analyzing, measuring, and changing culture are presented. Approaches for reconciling conflicts among stakeholders with seemingly different culture values and models for behavior are used in simulations and case discussions. Pre-requisites: Graduate standing.
PSOC 6443 Change Leadership Models & Methods PSOC 6443 presents a globally relevant perspective for understanding the dynamics of change leadership. Issues such as power, stakeholders, and conflict are discussed via case studies. Students learn how their own world views, values, and personal behaviors can influence their effectiveness as leaders in different social and organizational contexts. Self-reflection is balanced with group and organizational understanding to analyze the appropriateness and utility of various models and methods for leading change. Pre-requisites: Graduate standing.
h t t p : / / w w w. h p u . e d u / m s i s
Concentration/Elective Course Descriptions SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (SWE) CONCENTRATION IS 6050 Modern Programming Practice An intermediate-level course in modern methods for the development of large-scale software systems. Visual Basic, Java, or other modern applications development languages will illustrate key principles. Students design and implement program solutions to commonly occurring business problems. They also analyze problems and evaluate competing solutions for correctness, efficiency, and effectiveness. Students are expected to invest substantial amounts of time and energy in: reading from the text and other professional sources; completing analysis, design, and coding problems in a thorough and professional manner; and demonstrating mastery of course concepts on quizzes and exams. Pre-requisites: IS 5050. Graduate standing.
IS 6110 Comparative Software Engineering “I came to Hawaii Pacific University from Sweden, and just finished my graduate degree in Information Systems with a concentration in Software Engineering. The software engineering concentration has been very interesting. As soon as I got the hang of the software development procedures, it was easy to understand how the big software developers could design larger applications. I'm planning to work as a software development manager, and the MSIS program is preparing me for that career." Dan Bystrom MSIS - Software Engineering Sweden
A rigorous academic experience that will help students master the fundamentals of modern systems analysis and design. Object-oriented methods and tools are introduced, studied, mastered and compared to structured methods in systems analysis and design (SSAD) as a means for establishing a sophisticated knowledge base from which to make decisions regarding appropriate software development strategies. Students are expected to have already mastered SSAD methods before enrolling in IS 6110. Pre-requisites: IS 6050 and IS 6065. Graduate standing.
IS 6120 Software Engineering Practicum A professionally relevant development experience that helps students master the fundamentals of modern systems design, development, and implementation. Working as members of a project team, students produce a software system that solves a nontrivial problem by adhering to a formal set of development techniques (e.g., structured walkthroughs, code inspections, proofs of correctness). Equally important, students plan, schedule, manage, and evaluate the development process using industry standard project management techniques. Pre-requisites: IS 6110 and IS 6020. Graduate standing.
IS 6320 Advanced Topics in Software Systems An advanced course for students interested in studying the formal processes by which large software systems are tested and evaluated. This course introduces several industry standard methods for validating, verifying, quantifying, and rating the efficacy of software systems at the design, implementation, and maintenance of the systems development life cycle. Pre-requisites: IS 6110. Graduate standing.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECURITY (TSEC) CONCENTRATION IS 6050 Modern Programming Practice An intermediate-level course in modern methods for the development of large-scale software systems. Visual Basic, Java, or other modern applications development languages will illustrate key principles. Students design and implement program solutions to commonly occurring business problems. They also analyze problems and evaluate competing solutions for correctness, efficiency, and effectiveness. Students are expected to invest substantial amounts of time and energy in: reading from the text and other professional sources; completing analysis, design, and coding problems in a thorough and professional manner; and demonstrating mastery of course concepts on quizzes and exams. Pre-requisites: IS 5050. Graduate standing.
IS 6330 Adv Issues in Connectivity An advanced course concentrating on contemporary issues in data and telecommunications. The course provides students with an opportunity to compare competing implementations for sharing all forms of information (data, voice, video, etc.) in a large organization. Topics include: comparative LAN/WAN implementations; e-mail; voice-mail; EDI and imaging; groupware; security in a connected environment. Pre-requisites: IS 6130. Graduate standing.
IS 6340 Information Systems Security
Go Online for:
A comprehensive introduction to information systems security. Topics include: system security analysis; security system design principles; tools to aid in security analysis; modern security practices; and testing. Using a combination of research and hands-on methods, students become familiar with modern encryption methods, security breach detection, and security audits. Pre-requisites: IS 6130. Graduate standing.
• Applying for financial aid
IS 6380 Systems Forensics
• Scholarships • Library services • Tuition costs
This course will provide the student of information systems with an insight into the complexities of computer systems forensics coupled with hands on experience. The course covers topics related to criminal justice, computer forensics, and computer technology. The course focuses on acquiring evidence from computers, networks, and logs. Legal aspects such as preserving the chain of evidence, and the aspects of search and seizure of technology related equipment and information are also discussed. Pre-requisites: Graduate standing, IS 6130 and either IS 6330 or IS 6340
h t t p : / / w w w. h p u . e d u / m s i s
Concentration Descriptions Recent Hawai‘i Pacific University MSIS graduates have been hired for positions in information systems by companies such as: Alu Like Inc. Bank of Hawai‘i Bank of America Booz Allen and Hamilton Chase City Bank Federal Counter Narcotics Organization Finance Factors Ltd. First Hawaiian Bank Hawai‘i National Bank Hawai‘i Army Reserves Hawaiian Electric Co. Ltd. Hawaiian Telecom Hewlett Packard HMSA Honeywell Industries IBM Janus Funds KPMG Peat Marwick LA Cellular MPSI Systems PTE Ltd. Merrill Lynch Microsoft Motorola Oceanic Cable Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Phase Metrics Pacific Pte, Ltd. Revacom Samsung Electronics State of Hawai‘i Department of Taxation Time Warner Inc. Uni Mic U.S. Air Force U.S. Army U.S. Navy Verizon Volt Computer Westinghouse Hanford Corporation
DECISION SCIENCE To increase efficiency and effectiveness many organizations rely upon decision making support built into their data and information systems. This concentration provides students with the background and experience necessary to create automated information systems including coursework in applied research, decision support and expert systems, data modeling, artificial intelligence, data warehousing and data mining, and humancomputer interaction topics.
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT Knowledge Management (KM) is the systematic optimization of the key intellectual assets and resources of an organization. KM professionals are expert in a number of key areas: (1) the use of corporate communications channels to create and support communities of practice; (2) effective creation of knowledge repositories using modern data storage and retrieval techniques; and (3) properly measuring (and valuing) the knowledge assets and resources of an organization. The coursework for this concentration includes: Knowledge Management, Technology Strategy, Culture and Intervention Strategies, and Change Leadership Models and Methods.
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING Software Engineering majors study the creation, implementation, and maintenance of cost-effective, error-resistant, complex extra-organizational information and knowledge systems. Students in this concentration become project managers and systems architects who wisely craft computer systems that fit the mission, culture and goals of the client organization. Through research, experimentation, and science-based exercises, students study: Modern Applications Development, Comparative Software Engineering, and Advanced Models in Software Engineering. The concentration concludes with a practicum where student teams work with a real client to analyze, design, install and evaluate a complex application that results in tangible value for the client.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECURITY The Telecommunications Security concentration is designed to impart special expertise in the construction, implementation, management and operation of modern complex telecommunications systems. Through case study, research and hands-on experimentation, students will compare alternative methods for analyzing and securing the vital communications channels of large organizations. Course work includes: Modern Telecommunications systems, Advanced Concepts in Telecommunications, Information Systems Security, and Systems Forensics. This concentration is especially relevant for those students who wish to work in corporate systems, Internet services, cybersecurity, cryptography, and network security.
h t t p : / / w w w. h p u . e d u / m s i s
Capstone Course Descriptions IS 7000 Systems Integration This course focuses on design and management of an organizational system consisting of three subsystems: (1) the enterprise; (2) the IS function; and (3) the information technology architecture. The student will integrate and synthesize aspects of the enterprise, align IT with organizational strategy, and apply architectural decisions to organizational goals. Pre-requisites: IS 6000, IS 6100, IS 6110, and IS 6130. Graduate standing.
IS 7100 Graduate Project Proposal Initial design and development of the major research paper. Pre-requisites: IS 6000, IS 6100, and IS 6130. Graduate standing.
IS 7200 Graduate Research Project “Our curriculum provides traditional classroom learning as well as handson training in current business applications. Because the faculty works in the business community as professionals, consultants, and information systems architects, we bring business experience into the classroom.” Dr. William Sodeman Associate Professor of Information Systems
Go Online for: • Joint degree options • Faculty profiles • Course schedules
Completion of the research paper. Pre-requisites: IS 7100. Graduate standing.
Graduate Certificate Programs Hawai'i Pacific University offers many graduate certificate programs for students who want to expand their knowledge in their current and future professional careers. The content of the courses in the certificate programs is helpful to working adults who wish to expand their education without pursuing an advanced degree, degree-seeking students who wish to complement their area of study, and individuals who have obtained a graduate degree and wish to return for additional professional development. Students completing a certificate program will be prepared to: • Understand and apply appropriate theories and methods in their content area • Develop global perspectives necessary for analyzing their area of study • Integrate technology, diversity, and strategy into their focus • Relate learned processes to various national and community business settings • Use contemporary techniques in a variety of cross-cultural and societal settings To complement the MSIS degree program, students can pursue the following professional certificates in campus-based, distance learning, or online program formats:
• Decision Science • Electronic Commerce • Information Systems • Knowledge Management • Software Engineering • Telecommunications Security • Global Leadership and Sustainable Development • Environmental Policy • Insurance
• International Disaster & Emergency Management • International Management • Human Resource Management • International Management • National and Community Change and Development • Organizational Change and Development • Consulting
h t t p : / / w w w. h p u . e d u / m s i s
The Graduate Faculty
P
rofessors in the MSIS program are committed teachers, scholars, researchers, and widely recognized as computer information system professionals. With stellar academic backgrounds and wide-ranging experience, our faculty members bring a balance of theory and practical insight to every class they teach. Not only are they excellent teachers, they are also involved mentors, working with graduate students one-on-one to help them identify and reach academic and professional goals. Students also benefit from our faculty members’ wide range of experience as consultants, community leaders, and members of international organizations.
“I was born and raised in California and came to Hawaii Pacific University to further pursue a career as a system analyst. HPU had the program I was interested in and being able to live in Hawaii was just an added bonus. I love being here! I enjoyed the flexibility of being able to work while attending classes, and my MSIS professors apply reallife examples in class. I thoroughly enjoy learning about software engineering and the aspects of project management. Currently I work for Homeland Security here in Honolulu and I have been able to apply what I learned.” Edith Vargas MSIS - Software Engineering California, USA
Gordon Jones, Ph.D. Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems, University of New Mexico E-mail: gjones@hpu.edu Currently Teaching: Knowledge Management, Technology Strategy, Selected Topics in Information Systems, Systems Integration. Research Interests: Knowledge Management, Business Intelligence, Information Warfare, Software Engineering.
Assurance, Decision Support Systems, Business Intelligence, Research Methods. Lawrence Rowland, Ed.D. Assistant Professor of Information Systems, Program Chair, MSIS University of Southern California E-mail: lrowland@hpu.edu
Currently Teaching: Contemporary Issues in the IS Profession, Modern Methods in William Sodeman, Ph.D. Project Management, Advanced Project Management. Associate Professor of Information Systems, Research Interests: Project Initiation, University of Georgia Project Valuation, Manager Effectiveness E-mail: Kenneth Rossi, Ed.D. wsodeman@hpu.edu Assistant Professor of
Currently Teaching: Information Systems Management, Technology Strategy. Research Interests: Technology and Society, Social Networking, Business Ethics. Cathrine Linnes, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Information Systems, Nova Southeastern University E-mail: clinnes@hpu.edu
Currently Teaching: Applied Research Methods, Decision Support and Expert Systems, Software Engineering Tools, Comparative Software Engineering, Software Engineering Practicum, Advanced Topics in Software Systems. Research Interests: Decision Theory, Network Intrusion, Risk Analysis, Information
Information Systems, University of Southern California E-mail: krossi@hpu.edu Currently Teaching: Knowledge Management, Human-Machine Interface: Usability Issues in IS, Graduate Project Proposal, Graduate Research Project. Research Interests: Knowledge Management and Technology Acceptance Issues, Human Factors/Human-Machine Interface, Information Systems Strategy and Policy, Cognitive Psychology, Technology Mediated Organizational Change and Development; Change Leadership and Leadership Development.
h t t p : / / w w w. h p u . e d u / m s i s
Edward R. Souza, MS Instructor of Information Systems Hawaii Pacific University E-mail: esouza@hpu.edu Currently Teaching: Modern Programming Fundamentals, Modern Programming Practice, Enterprise Information Management, Data Warehousing/Data Mining. Research Interests: Programming Languages, Distributed Applications, Human Computer Interaction, Knowledge Discovery in Databases, Data Visualization, Security, Privacy. Richard Chepkevich, MS Instructor of Information Systems University of Southern California E-mail: rchepkevich@hpu.edu Currently Teaching: Introduction to Hardware and Data Communications, Telecommunications, Advanced Topics in Hardware/Systems, Advanced Issues in Connectivity, Information Systems Security, Systems Forensics. Research Interests: Telecommunications, Hardware, Security, Forensics, Software Engineering.
Admission Requirements Financial Aid Tuition for the MSIS program is priced per credit. You may be eligible for a variety of need-based and non-need-based aid programs, including scholarships, grants, and loans. You may also select from a variety of payment plans.
Applicants to HPU’s graduate programs may submit their applications online at www.hpu.edu/grad
Once accepted, applicants to Hawai‘i Pacific University have access to HPU Pipeline, the online resource for services and information.
When reviewing an application for graduate admission, the Admission Committee considers several factors including: •Completion of a U.S. bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited college or university •Undergraduate grade point average •Letters of recommendation •GMAT/GRE results (if applicable) •Personal statement/essay A holistic approach is used, and no one factor will exclude an applicant from consideration. The University is seeking students who have demonstrated the ability and motivation to do graduate-level work. Hawai‘i Pacific University reviews applications on a “rolling” admissions cycle. An admission decision is made after the required documents for an applicant have been received, and candidates are normally notified in writing within two weeks. However, it is highly recommended that a student begin the admission process at least three months prior to the start of the term in which the applicant wishes to begin graduate studies. For policy on graduate-level transfer credits contact the Graduate Admissions Office. Application Procedures All applicants must submit the following documents to the address shown below: •A signed and completed application form. •U.S. $50.00 nonrefundable application fee. •An official/certified transcript from every college or university attended, showing coursework, grades, and conferral of bachelor’s degree. Official transcripts must be sent directly from the college or university to Hawai‘i Pacific University. Applicants may also submit official transcripts in envelopes sealed by the college or university. •Two original and current letters of recommendation submitted by individuals who can attest to your ability to do graduate work (e.g. former professors, academic counselors, employers, business colleagues). Recommendation forms and military evaluations may be used in lieu of letters. •Personal Statement/Essay describing your academic and career goals. •Résumé (optional) •Applicants to Hawai‘i Pacific University’s graduate programs who have taken the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) should have their scores sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office.
Additional Requirements for International Students: • Mail certified copies or have official copies of transcripts sent directly from postsecondary school or testing authority, including an English translation. • Submit a completed and signed Hawai‘i Pacific University Statement of Financial Sponsorship Form. • Submit an original or certified copy of a bank statement or letter showing that you, your sponsor, or guardian(s)have an account which provides sufficient funds to cover at least one year of study at Hawai‘ Pacific University. (This is a requirement of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement). • English Proficiency Requirements: HPU requires a TOEFL score of 80 (iBT), 550 (PBT) or IELTS score of 6.0 overall and a 5.5 on each band, OR completion of Level 112 at the ELS Language Center located on the Hawai‘i Pacific University Campus. Students without the requisite TOEFL or IELTS score should submit applications to ELS and HPU. Students in ELS levels 110, 111, and 112 may enroll concurrently in HPU evening courses. Accepted international students must then take the following documents to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country to apply for an F-1 Student Visa: Letter of Acceptance to Hawai‘i Pacific University, I-20 form issued by Hawai‘i Pacific University, copy of the Financial Sponsorship Form, original and current bank statement showing sufficient funds (as above), and TOEFL results, if applicable. Send application and documents to the address shown below.
h t t p : / / w w w. h p u . e d u / m s i s
For more information or to request a campus visit, please contact:
Hawai‘i Pacific University Graduate Admissions Office 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 911 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813 Tel: (808) 544-1135 Toll free: 866-GRAD-HPU (U.S. & Canada) Fax: (808) 544-0280 E-mail: graduate@hpu.edu Web site: http://www.hpu.edu/grad
ACCREDITATION: Hawai‘i Pacific University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The Nursing program is approved by the Hawai‘i Board of Nursing and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The Bachelor of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The MSW is in candidacy for accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education. The Teacher Education Program is approved by the Hawai‘i Teachers Standards Board (HTSB).
FACULTY: 255 full-time, 364 part-time. Student/faculty ratio is 18:1. Average class size is 20. Eighty percent of the faculty hold the doctorate degree or its equivalent.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Education in Secondary Education (M.Ed.) Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) Master of Science in Marine Science (MSMS) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Master of Social Work (MSW) Master of Arts in Communication (MA/COM) Master of Arts in Diplomacy and Military Studies (MA/DMS) Master of Arts in Human Resource Management (MA/HRM) Master of Arts in Global Leadership and Sustainable Development (MA/GLSD) Master of Arts in Organizational Change (MA/OC) Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (MATESL)
STUDENTS: Approximately 7,000 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students from all 50 states and from over 100 countries around the world.
LOCATIONS: With all the major campuses linked by shuttle, Hawai‘i Pacific combines the elements of a traditional university spread across three very distinct locations. The main campus is located in downtown Honolulu, the business and financial center of the Pacific. Eight miles away, situated on 135 acres in Kane‘ohe, the windward campus is the site of the School of Nursing, the Marine Science and Environmental Science programs, and several liberal arts programs. Oceanic Institute provides a global center for research and education in the marine environment and life sciences. The University also offers classes at six military base locations on O‘ahu.
Hawai‘i Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, or any other protected class under state and federal laws and regulations in any of its policies, procedures, programs, or practices. 9/10